Financial restraints have failed to dent the success of La Orotava’s annual musical fiesta and the third edition promises to be another fantastic hit.

The Mayor, Francisco Linares García has congratulated the organisers for making sure “La Orotava Suena” (“La Orotava Sounds”) happens again despite the difficult times and says it will once again give a boost to the local economy.

Wingate School is elated after a highly successful educational excursion to London. Thirty students and five members of staff were part of the weekend trip, which aimed to give students an opportunity to experience a new cultural environment.

As most people know and expect you have to pay road taxes, Impuesto de Rodaje or Impuesto sobre vehículos de tracción mecánica, here in Spain annually. The amount to be paid varies dependent on the size of the engine the cv and now sometimes on the emission rates as specified by certain town halls.

Each town hall has slightly different rates and they also generally have [...]